Christchurch - Friar's Cliff (Beach) (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 06:00; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 06:00; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:57; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:57; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 06:55; Sunset: 19:31. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 06:55; Sunset: 19:31. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Tuesday 28 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: 06:53; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Tuesday 28 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: 06:53; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 06:51; Sunset: 19:34. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 06:51; Sunset: 19:34. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 06:48; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 06:48; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;
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Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:46; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:46; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Christchurch - Friar's Cliff (Beach)
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Chance of precipitation
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Humidity
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UV
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≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% |
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SE
14
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9
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SSW
8
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WSW
6
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WSW
5
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NW
5
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WNW
5
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NW
6
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NW
7
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NNW
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NNW
10
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N
12
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13
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NNE
15
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NNE
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NNE
16
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NNE
14
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NNE
12
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10
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NNE
9
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19 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
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1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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Humidity
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93% | 87% | 85% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 93% | 91% | 89% | 87% | 82% | 78% | 75% | 73% | 70% | 67% | 64% | 67% | 71% | 71% | 73% | 75% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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NNE
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SSE
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SSE
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9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 19 |
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1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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77% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 66% | 59% | 62% | 63% | 65% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% | 10% |
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4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 7° |
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SSE
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25 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
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0.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | VG |
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Humidity
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65% | 70% | 76% | 74% | 72% | 72% | 77% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 10% | 20% | 50% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 40% |
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7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° |
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SW
14
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21 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
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1.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
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6 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | M | M | M | M | G | G |
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Humidity
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94% | 96% | 96% | 95% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 92% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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20% | 40% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
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7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° |
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21
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20
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19
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22
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32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 |
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1.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
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11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | G | G | G | M | G |
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Humidity
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91% | 92% | 92% | 90% | 86% | 86% | 90% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 20% |
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11°
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10°
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10°
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11°
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11°
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7° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 6° |
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SW
22
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SW
22
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SW
24
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24
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WSW
27
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WSW
25
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WSW
23
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32 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 34 |
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1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.6 | – | – | – |
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12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | – | – | – |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | VG |
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Humidity
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90% | 89% | 87% | 84% | 77% | 76% | 78% | 79% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). The blue behind the arrow represents the sea, and green is the land. If the arrow points from green to blue, the wind will be blowing from land to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks, because these winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction that the waves are going 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel or pointing away from land, the height of the waves on the beach is likely to be lower than the height of waves offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Tide times
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South West England weather forecast
Headline:
A wet and windy night but turning brighter tomorrow afternoon.
This Evening and Tonight:
A band of cloud and rain will sweep eastwards overnight, some of which may be heavy at times. Winds remaining light to moderate with a risk of some stronger winds along southern coasts. Feeling cooler, especially in wind. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Sunday:
Cloud and rain will sink southwards through the morning leaving a pleasant afternoon with sunny spells. Winds will ease, though a breeze will remain around coasts. Cooler than of late. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Turning colder with a patchy frost possible on Monday but largely dry and bright during the day. Damp on Tuesday and Wednesday with strengthening winds. Turning milder from midweek onwards.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Thursday is predicted to be a day of sunny spells and showers for most, with some more prolonged cloud and rain expected in the southeast at first along with some drizzly rain across parts of Scotland. These showers may be locally heavy, with thunderstorms possible. Ending the week and into the weekend, conditions likely remaining unsettled with showers or rain for many, also likely windy with a risk of coastal gales. This theme is predicted to continue, with southern and eastern areas likely drier, although a chance of showers or rain remains here. A continued risk of strong winds, with a low risk of gales, mainly in the west. Temperatures are expected to be generally above normal, although colder conditions may linger in the far north and northeast.
Updated:
A general trend to less unsettled conditions is likely into April. Still some wetter weather at times, tending towards the south. However, most areas are likely to see some spells of dry weather, with potentially frost and some fog overnight. A possibility of strong winds at times, with temperatures generally close to average for the time of year.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Christchurch - Avon Beach (Beach) 0.3 miles
- Christchurch - Highcliffe Castle (Beach) 0.7 miles
- Christchurch - Mudeford Sandbank East (Beach) 1.2 miles
- Highcliffe 1.5 miles
- Bournemouth - Hengistbury West (Beach) 2.1 miles
- Christchurch 2.2 miles
- Wick (Bournemouth) 2.5 miles
- Bournemouth - Southbourne (Beach) 2.9 miles
- Southbourne 3.0 miles
- Tuckton 3.1 miles